NBA insider reveals DeMar DeRozan’s asking price for Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers

DeMar DeRozan is one of the best players available in NBA free agency, drawing interest from teams who missed out on top free-agent signings and trade targets earlier this summer. As NBA rumors swirl regarding which teams are pursuing DeRozan, there is reportedly a known asking price.

A return to the Chicago Bulls is seemingly out of the question. Chicago’s decision to acquire Josh Giddey and the possibility of it dealing both Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic signals a potential youth movement. As a result, DeRozan is looking into other teams in NBA free agency.

• DeMar DeRozan stats ( ESPN ): 24.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 5.3 APG< 48% FG, 33.3% 3PT

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The Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat are interested in DeRozan. While all three teams are a bit reliant on a sign-and-trade with Chicago to facilitate a deal, DeRozan’s asking price could also drag out negotiations.

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on SportsCenter that DeRozan is seeking a deal worth around $20-25 million per year. Between his asking price and Chicago’s stance on a sign-and-trade, his free-agent process is expected to play out throughout July.

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• DeMar DeRozan advanced stats : /147 Win Shares per 48 Minutes, .584 True Shooting, 2.2 Defensive Win Shares, 25.8 Usage Rate

As previously mentioned, the NBA teams interested in DeRozan are reliant on a sign-and-trade to afford him financially. While the Bulls are open to making a deal, Chicago’s front office doesn’t “want to take contracts back” in a deal.

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For a team like the Lakers, it could mean the team has to trade away another player like D’Angelo Russell before it moves forward with a sign-and-trade for DeRozan. As a result, Sacramento and Miami might have an advantage in landing him later this summer.

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